Dog Brings Home a Child's Severed Foot

(Russellville, Alabama) This is ominous.

A family dog brought home a child’s foot, but searchers combing surrounding woods in northwest Alabama found no signs of any other remains and don’t know where the child might be.

No children have been reported missing, killed or maimed in or around Russellville. Police Chief Chris Hargett said investigators were studying missing persons reports from nearby areas and sent the severed foot for forensic tests in a bid to narrow the search.

The foot is believed to have been exposed to the elements for only a few days. An orthopedist indicated the foot was severed below the ankle.

Forensics may determine the child's age, race and gender. Cadaver-sniffing dogs will be searching again today.